Alex is leading a group deliberation that is going very poorly. He notices that, of his four co-participants, two are sitting silently (one is even playing on his cell phone) while the other two heatedly argue back and forth with one another
What could Alex best help get the group back on track?
What will be an ideal response?
The best answers will suggest that:
1. Alex might dismiss the group for a short break
2. upon the groups reconvening, Alex can engage in some positive strategies discussed in Learning Objective 17.3 (List some of the factors that influence how deliberative groups function).
3. Outstanding answers will identify that the co-participants are failing in their duty to act as responsible deliberators, as well as discussing why these behaviors are a problem, as discussed in Learning Objective 17.5 (Describe the attitudes and communication behaviors associated with effective group deliberation).
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